My Dad passed away in August of 2013 and my wedding was June 2014. So I had about 9 months to figure it all out before my wedding. If I am being honest, I had thoughts of not having a wedding. I wasn’t interested in planning it anymore. I wasn’t interested in talking about this when all I could think about was how my dad won’t get to see me get married. He won’t get to walk me down the aisle like he did for my sister. He won’t give an amazing speech like he did at my brother and sisters wedding. He wont get to dance the Daddy daughter dance with me and dance his silly dance moves all night long.
Read moreKate + Tyler: Orchard Ridge Farms (Rockton, Illinois)
Orchard Ridge Farms Wedding in Rockton, Illinois. Beautiful, elegant, rustic custom watercolor invitation suite!
Read moreErin + Thomas: First Congregational Church and Makray Memorial Golf Club
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Read moreKristin + Dave: St. Anne Catholic Church, The Westin Chicago Northwest
She never stopped smiling! Most brides are happy on their wedding day, but this was different. She was the happiest I have ever seen her. Kristin is a long time friend of mine and it was my absolute pleasure to see her find Dave. Kristin is someone who would do anything and everything for you. She is always putting others before herself and it was so awesome to see Dave and her be celebrated for the whole weekend!! She so very much deserved this magical day!! Dave and Kristin gathered family and friends for an amazing ceremony at St. Anne Catholic Church in Barrington, which is our hometown, and continued the celebration at The Westin in Itasca. This wedding was full of love, laughter, great speeches, delicious food, gorgeous flowers, lots of candy and tons of dancing! It was such an honor helping to brand Kristin and Dave's wedding day with my stationery.
This branding experience consisted of the whole package! Save the dates, wedding invitations, table numbers, escort signs, the menu, programs, welcome hotel tags, thank you cards, and the lighting crew even used the "H" I designed, from their wedding invitation, in lights shinning in the tent all night! It was so awesome! Everything went together and branded their special wedding day.
Thank you Kristin and Dave for trusting me with your vision and letting me be part of your wedding day! To many many many more!!!
For more images check out the blog post at Kristin La Voie Photography.
CEREMONY: St. Anne Catholic Church RECEPTION: The Westin Chicago Northwest STATIONERY/PAPER: THE ART IN TARA FLOWERS: Ashland Addison PHOTOGRAPHY: C Tyson Photography DJ and LIGHTING: Luxe Productions VIDEOGRAPHER: NightOwls Media WEDDING CAKE: Lovin Oven Cakery
Katie + Michael: St. James Chapel and The Drake Hotel Wedding
Check out this beauitful Chicago Wedding. Featuring the St. James Chapel and Drake Hotel. A wedding straight out of a fairytale book.
Read moreVeronica + Kevin: Destination Orlando, Florida Wedding
We are ramping up for a new wedding season and reminiscing about last years wonderful weddings!
I had a baby three months ago, which is why it has been so long since my last post, but I have been waiting to get this wedding to you and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Take a look at this stunning destination wedding in Orlando, Florida. The ceremony took place at Corpus Christie Catholic Church in Celebration and the reception was held at the Omni Championsgate Orlando.
I know Veronica from college. We both have a love for basketball and played whenever we could find a court. Oh and we were the intramural champions 2 years in a row!! Enough about the glory days...Let's get to the good stuff. Veronica and I reconnected in Baltimore just before she got engaged to Kevin and I was delighted to have her back in my life. After a quick get together, I could tell how much love they had for each other and how happy they made each other. Soon after that get together they were engaged! Veronica contacted me about designing her invitations and I couldn't have been more excited! Together we came up with some really great elements to make each piece personal and meaningful and bring the wedding day together.
I just can't get enough of all the beautiful unique details from her engagement ring, to the JMU and UNC ice luge, bells of Ireland flowers, and THAT DRESS!
Have a look for yourself all the greatness that was Kevin and Veronica's Wedding day!
For more images check out the blog post at Lindsay Collete Photography
CEREMONY: Corpus Christie Catholic Church, Celebration RECEPTION: Omni Championsgate Orlando, FL WEDDING PLANNER: Blush by Brandee Gaar STATIONERY/PAPER: THE ART IN TARA FLOWERS: Lee James Floral Design PHOTOGRAPHY: Lindsay Collete Photography DJ?LIGHTING:Soundwave Entertainment VIDEOGRAPHY: Creative Cinema WEDDING DRESS: By Marisa
Cass + Mike: Bluemont Vineyard Virginia Wedding
Cass and Mike (Diddy) joined forces at The Bluemont Vineyards in Virginia. This venue had views for miles and miles, but that didn't compare to the stunning bride. Cass had it all going on! She looked amazing!!!
I loved the dusty rose/purple colors of the bridesmaids dresses with an accent of deep purple for the maid of honor. What a perfect color combo for a vineyard wedding!!! There were touches of burlap and lace throughout the decor and it came together so perfectly. All the right pieces came together to make a really remarkable day for Cass and Mike.
These two have so many fun adventures to go on together and I couldn't be happier for them.
Congratulations! You two are so perfect for one another.
CEREMONY/RECEPTION: The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard Bluemont, VA WEDDING PLANNER: Amy Thunell CATERING: Joan Wolford at Savoir Fare STATIONERY/PAPER: THE ART IN TARA FLOWERS: Terri Powers PHOTOGRAPHY: The Madious (all photographs above are The Madious, except the image of the wedding invitation) BAND: Empty Pocket